Mill Operator

Da/Pro Rubber, Inc.; Broken Arrow (OK); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Da/Pro Rubber, Inc. is seeking a Millroom Operator to set up, operate, and tend milling and tube extruder machines for rubber or silicone material. You will read job travelers for specifications and work with plant chemists to ensure proper chemical usage during milling.

The role requires ability to communicate clearly in English, and you must be able to obtain a Forklift Operators permit. At least 3 years of experience with heavy machinery is preferred, with on-site work on multiple shifts as

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate details logically and accurately in English.
• Must be able to obtain a Forklift Operators permit.
• At least 3 years of experience working with heavy machinery preferred.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret job travelers to assess specs and mixing instructions.
• Observe milling ops and adjust controls to meet tolerances.
• Continually tend the machine and feed material until proper consistency.
• Verify dimensions with gauges and calipers.
• Deliver samples to the lab for testing as needed.
• Remove rubber material and place in racks per instructions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

English communication

Tools

Forklift permit

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

The Millroom Operator s sets up, operates and tends milling and tube extruder machines to mix, mill and shape rubber or silicone material for molding. The operator uses job travelers and other documentation for specifications and conformance. This position works closely with plant chemists to ensure proper chemicals, dyes, creams, oils and other components are properly used when preparing to mill rubber or silicone material.

1st & 2nd Shift Available

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the direction of the Millroom Supervisor and/or the Millroom Lead, the Millroom Operator:

• Reads and interprets job travelers to assess specifications and to determine mixing and material instructions needed to mill rubber components;
• Observes the milling machine operation and adjusts controls to ensure conformance with specified tolerances such as mill speed, lubrication and density;
• Continuously tends the machine and the material, often feeding material back into the rollers and sometimes adding components until the material reaches proper consistency;
• Verifies dimensions of rubber material using various instruments such as rulers, gauges and calipers;
• Delivers samples to the lab for testing, as necessary;
• Removes rubber material and places it according to instructions on racks in the mill room or cold storage;
• Performs other duties as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to communicate details logically and accurately in English
• Must be able to obtain a Forklift Operators permit
• At least 3 years of experience working with heavy machinery preferred

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Occasionally: reach above shoulder with both hands, lift/carry up to 50 lbs.
• Frequently: repeatedly push/pull up to 65 lbs., walk, lift upward with both arms outstretched, count and calculate, communicate details
• Constantly: stand, reach outward with both hands, handle/finger, wrist and elbow flexion, rotation and articulation
• Other: Near point non-color vision, sense of touch, tolerance for temperature in a non-controlled environment

Da/Pro Rubber participates in E-Verify and conducts pre-employment drug testing.